Global National

Global National: May 17


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WestJet and the Air Line Pilots Association, which represents 1,600 of the airline's pilots, remain far apart on key issues, such as job security, compensation and wages. The fierce bargaining underway as the strike deadline looms; what WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech says about the airline's offer; his confidence about reaching a deal; and his message to WestJet customers whose travel plans could be jeopardized. While the smoke from the dozens of wildfires burning across Alberta has triggered a special air quality statement for most of the province, more problems have emerged. The investigation into looting, and the concerns for the well-being of the military members helping fight the flames. There's a 66% chance Earth will break the crucial 1.5°C increase in global temperatures within five years, according to the World Meteorological Organization of the United Nations. How scientists say that spike will prompt the worst impact of climate change. Prince Harry, his wife Meghan, and her mother were involved in a “near catastrophic car chase” involving paparazzi photographers in New York. Why there's some skepticism over what the couple's spokesperson called a "relentless pursuit." Plus: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's push for Canada and South Korea to be BFFs. The new deals between the two nations, and where they don't see eye to eye. And scientists have unveiled the first, full-scale 3D scan of the Titanic. The world's most famous shipwreck like you've never seen it before, and what researchers hope the images will help achieve.
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